Acast review

Acast is built around monetization, so it suits new podcasters who want ads in the feed from the start. The free Starter plan hosts 1 show and 5 episodes, and Acast lifts the episode cap if you make the show available in its advertising marketplace. Essential costs $14.99 a month on yearly billing or $25 month to month, and adds multiple shows, unlimited episodes and sponsorship deals on top of ads. Acast's plan comparison lists advanced podcast analytics, transcriptions, premium subscriptions, dynamic intros and outros and a customizable website and player. Pro at $29.99 a month on yearly billing adds team and network management, prioritized support and a publishing API, and the Video plan at $39.99 publishes video episodes to Apple Podcasts with automatic video-to-audio conversion and 10,000 monthly video views. The main caveats are the 5-episode cap on Starter and the large premium for monthly billing.

Who it is for

podcasters who want to sell ads and sponsorships

Price

Free Starter plan; Essential $14.99 a month on yearly billing or $25 monthly.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Starter is free for 1 show and 5 episodes, unlimited if the show joins Acast's advertising marketplace
• Essential adds multiple shows, unlimited episodes and sponsorships
• Plan comparison lists advanced podcast analytics, transcriptions and premium subscriptions
• Pro at $29.99 a month on yearly billing adds team management, prioritized support and a publishing API
• Video plan publishes video episodes to Apple Podcasts with 10,000 monthly views included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free plan can be used to monetize with ads
• Strength: Hosts multiple shows from one account on paid plans
• Strength: Switch from another host is supported
• Weakness: Free Starter plan is limited to 5 episodes unless the show joins the ad marketplace
• Weakness: Monthly billing is much higher than yearly ($25 versus $14.99 for Essential)
• Weakness: Video on Apple Podcasts needs the top $39.99 a month plan

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 1 show and 5 episodes
• Cheapest paid plan: Essential, $14.99 a month on yearly billing
• Monthly billing: $25 a month for Essential
• Video plan: $39.99 a month on yearly billing, 10,000 video views a month
• Shows: Unlimited on paid plans

Where it ranks

Acast is No. 7 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.